I.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word
given.
1. Alice didn't want to go to the shops with her friends that Saturday. FEEL
Alice didnt feel like going shopping with her friends that Saturday.
2. Having an argument about the referee's decision would be a waste of time. POINT
There's no point (in) arguing about the referee's decision.
3. I hope you broke my computer by accident! BETTER
You had better not have broken my computer on purpose!
4. After telling us about the hotel, Max described the resort to us. WENT
Max told us about the hotel and went on to give a description of the resort.
5. Vanessa was taken on by a big law firm as soon as she graduated. LANDED
On graduation, Vanessa landed a job with a big law firm.
6. I think we should consider the plan's advantages and disadvantages before deciding. PROS
I think we should weigh up the pros and the cons of the plan before deciding.
7. Guy made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. CHANCE
Guy left nothing to chance when he planned the expedition.
8. There are twice as many women as men working here. OUTNUMBER
Female members of staff outnumber male (members of) staff by two to one.
9. When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would become. OUTSET
Nobody realized at the outset of their trek how bad the weather would become.
10. Was the equipment checked before they left? PRIOR
Did anyone check the equipment prior to departure?
11. According to the board, the company has to save money if it is to survive. CUTBACKS
The board has announced that the company needs to make cutbacks in order to survive.
12. I know it was a waste of money - don't make me feel worse about it! SALT
I know it was a waste of money - there's no need to rub salt in the wound by reminding me!

II. Circle the correct answer.

1. Would the plan involve our investing a great deal of money ?
a. to be investing
b. our investing
c. us to invest
d. we investing
2. Surely the professor wouldn't be so cruel as to fail everyone in the class!
a. too cruel to fail
b. enough cruel to fail
c. so cruel failing
d. so cruel as to fail
3. My doctor says there's nothing else I can do about my asthma. So, I'm going to try consulting a
specialist.
a. try consulting
b. try to be consulting
c. try having consulted
d. try and consulting
4. Sonia made a rough guess as to how much the wedding would cost.
a. remote
b. dull
c. cross
d. rough
5. I'll never forgive his telling me so many lies.
a. his telling me
b. for telling
c. to be told
d. him to tell me
6. I am sometimes indiscreet but I don't mean to gossip.
a. indiscreet
b. insistent
c. intentional
d. inconsolable
7. People came from far and wide to take part in the peace demonstration in Washington.
a. round and round b. out and about
c. there and back
d. far and wide

8. A few people on the committee supported the proposal but they were outvoted by those against it.
a. outvoted
b. overestimated
c. overstaffed
d. outweighed
9. The researchers realized they were on the wrong track and had to change the focus of their
experiment.
a. in the footsteps
b. ahead of schedule
c. on the wrong track
d. off the beaten track
10. Hordes of tourists come here every summer.
a. Trains
b. Hordes
c. Boards
d. Crews
11. There is a well-marked trail up the side of the mountain.
a. terrain
b. trail
c. trip
d. trek
12. A group from my college is about to embark on an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
a. steer
b. set foot
c. embark
d. outset

III. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
1. Freya Stark (1893-1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into remote areas where few
Europeans had ever set foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already
multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic at the age of 30. She travelled extensively through Greece,
Italy and Cyprus.
a. wide
b. outward
c. far
d. remote
a. set
b. put
c. got
d. placed
a. multipurpose
b. outsmarted
c. overvalued
d. multilingual
a. broadly
b. extensively
c. deliberately
d. privately
2. She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and succeeded despite the risks (she was even thrown
into a military prison on one occasion).
a. destinations
b. explorations
c. operations
d. expeditions
3. During her travels, she completed a trek across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its
rough terrain but also for its murderous inhabitants.
a. turn
b. track
c. trek
d. transfer
a. terrain
b. itinerary
c. scenery
d. stopover
4. She died at the age of 100, outliving most women of her generation in more ways than one.
a. outnumbering
b. outliving
c. outstaying
d. outweighing
5. Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world, and is the main source of income in many
countries. Unfortunately, a ??? development has come at a price. The construction of facilities to cater to
the needs of plenty of visitors has led to the destruction of natural habitats.
a. a
b. more
c. this
d. their
a. hordes
b. herds
c. plenty
d. bookings
a . washout
b. destruction
c. interference
d. dejection
6. Air travel to far-flung places results in huge amounts of carbon emissions which contribute to global
warming.
a. roundabout
b. long-term
c. far-flung
d. high-flying

7. The majority of holidaymakers are unaware of or unconcerned about such issues, but fortunately there are
those who would rather travel with a clear conscience. For these travelers, there is now an alternative to
conventional tourism, known as ecotourism or sustainable travel. They choose their destinations carefully,
and try to make sure that their visit will have only a minimal effect on the environment.
a . alarmed
b. dissimilar
c. unaware
d. uncaring
a. them
b. also
c. however
d. those
a. conscience
b. attitude
c. permission
d. posture
a. other
b. these
c. rough
d. the
a . hospitable
b. conventional
c. peak
d. such
a. deadlines
b. destinations
c. traveling
d. terrain
a. infection
b. affect
c. effect
d. object
8. Eco-sensitive travel can have across-the- board benefits for the environment.
a. pack
b. board
c. area
d. land

IV. Use the words given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same
line.
1. We are the only tour operators (OPERATE) that cater for the discerning traveller.
2. Our designed tours will take you off the beaten (BEAT) track to learn a bit more, to experience a bit
more and to prove that travel really does broaden (BROAD) the mind.
3. Do you prefer the peace and tranquility of unspoilt (SPOIL) countryside, or are you looking for a farflung (FLING) corner of the world?
4. We offer a range of all- inclusive (INCLUDE) packages at the most competitive (COMPETE) prices
on the market.

V. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
If you have ever participated in a school sports day, you may have memories either (1) of triumph, if you
crossed the line in front of the others, or of the embarrassment of being (2) made to run a race you had no
chance of winning. Typically, sports days consist of (3) series of races and the children spend (4) most of
the day standing around with little/ nothing (5) to do except wait for their race. More recently, however,
attempts have (6) been made to make sports days more about taking (7) part than timing. This means
introducing events that/ which (8) require problem-solving and teamwork. Students who are not sportsminded are actively involved in setting up (9) the events and recording the results. This way everyone is
(10) rewarded for their participation. To (11) make it fun, primary school children might get stickers - a
proven way of motivating young children. The need to encourage schoolchildren to participate in (12) sport
is urgent - there is now little/ less (13) time for physical education in the school curriculum and if sport is
not compulsory, students tend to drop out (14) of these lessons in their early teens. Educators hope that
promoting the fun side of sport for (15) all will benefit everyone in the long run.

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.
1. Alice didn't want to go to the shops with her friends that Saturday. FEEL
Alice ______________________________________________ shopping with her friends that
Saturday.
2. Having an argument about the referee's decision would be a waste of time. POINT
There's no ____________________________________________________the referee's decision.
3. I hope you broke my computer by accident! BETTER
You ____________________________________________________ my computer on purpose!
4. After telling us about the hotel, Max described the resort to us. WENT
Max told us about the hotel and ________________________________a description of the resort.
5. Vanessa was taken on by a big law firm as soon as she graduated. LANDED
On graduation, Vanessa ___________________________________________with a big law firm.
6. I think we should consider the plan's advantages and disadvantages before deciding. PROS
I think we should weigh up __________________________________ of the plan before deciding.
7. Guy made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. CHANCE
Guy ________________________________________________ when he planned the expedition.
8. There are twice as many women as men working here. OUTNUMBER
Female members of staff _____________________________________________________to one.
9. When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would become. OUTSET
Nobody realized ___________________________________how bad the weather would become.
10. Was the equipment checked before they left? PRIOR
Did anyone ___________________________________________________________ departure?
11. According to the board, the company has to save money if it is to survive. CUTBACKS
The board has announced that the company needs _______________________in order to survive.
12. I know it was a waste of money - don't make me feel worse about it! SALT
I know it was a waste of money - there's no need to ______________________by reminding me!

II. Circle the correct answer.

1. Would the plan involve _______a great deal of money ?
a. to be investing
b. our investing
c. us to invest
d. we investing
2. Surely the professor wouldn't be _______everyone in the class!
a. too cruel to fail
b. enough cruel to fail
c. so cruel failing
d. so cruel as to fail
3. My doctor says there's nothing else I can do about my asthma. So, I'm going to _______a specialist.
a. try consulting
b. try to be consulting
c. try having consulted d. try and consulting
4. Sonia made a _______ guess as to how much the wedding would cost.
a. remote
b. dull
c. cross
d. rough
5. I'll never forgive _______so many lies.
a. his telling me
b. for telling
c. to be told
d. him to tell me
6. I am sometimes _______ but I don't mean to gossip.
a. indiscreet
b. insistent
c. intentional
d. inconsolable
7. People came from _______to take part in the peace demonstration in Washington.
a. round and round
b. out and about
c. there and back
d. far and wide

8. A few people on the committee supported the proposal but they were _______ by those against it.
a. outvoted
b. overestimated
c. overstaffed
d. outweighed
9. The researchers realized they were _______and had to change the focus of their experiment.
a. in the footsteps
b. ahead of schedule
c. on the wrong track
d. off the beaten track
10. _______ of tourists come here every summer.
a. Trains
b. Hordes
c. Boards
d. Crews
11. There is a well-marked _______ up the side of the mountain.
a. terrain
b. trail
c. trip
d. trek
12. A group from my college is about to _______ on an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
a. steer
b. set foot
c. embark
d. outset

III. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space.
1. Freya Stark (1893-1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into _______ areas where few
Europeans had ever set foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already
_______ before deciding to learn Arabic at the age of 30. She traveled _______ through Greece, Italy and
Cyprus.
a. wide
b. outward
c. far
d. remote
a. set
b. put
c. got
d. placed
a. multipurpose
b. outsmarted
c. overvalued
d. multilingual
a. broadly
b. extensively
c. deliberately
d. privately
2. She led _______ into the most dangerous areas and succeeded despite the risks (she was even thrown into
a military prison on one occasion).
a. destinations
b. explorations
c. operations
d. expeditions
3. During her travels, she completed a _______ across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its
rough _______ but also for its murderous inhabitants.
a. turn
b. track
c. trek
d. transfer
a. terrain
b. itinerary
c. scenery
d. stopover
4. She died at the age of 100, _______ most women of her generation in more ways than one.
a. outnumbering
b. outliving
c. outstaying
d. outweighing
5. Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world, and is the main source of income in many
countries. Unfortunately, _______development has come at a price. The construction of facilities to cater to
the needs of _______ of visitors has led to the _______ of natural habitats.
a. a
b. more
c. this
d. their
a. hordes
b. herds
c. plenty
d. bookings
a . washout
b. destruction
c. interference
d. dejection
6. Air travel to _______ places results in huge amounts of carbon emissions which contribute to global
warming.
a. roundabout
b. long-term
c. far-flung
d. high-flying

7. The majority of holidaymakers are _______ of or unconcerned about such issues, but fortunately there are
_______who would rather travel with a clear _______. For _______travelers, there is now an alternative to
_______tourism, known as ecotourism or sustainable travel. They choose their _______ carefully, and try
to make sure that their visit will have only a minimal _______ on the environment.
a . alarmed
b. dissimilar
c. unaware
d. uncaring
a. them
b. also
c. however
d. those
a. conscience
b. attitude
c. permission
d. posture
a. other
b. these
c. rough
d. the
a . hospitable
b. conventional
c. peak
d. such
a. deadlines
b. destinations
c. traveling
d. terrain
a. infection
b. affect
c. effect
d. object
8. Eco-sensitive travel can have across-the- _______benefits for the environment.
a. pack
b. board
c. area
d. land

IV. Use the words given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same
line.
1. We are the only tour _______ (OPERATE) that cater for the discerning traveler.
2. Our designed tours will take you off the _______ (BEAT) track to learn a bit more, to experience a bit
more and to prove that travel really does _______ (BROAD) the mind.
3. Do you prefer the peace and tranquility of _______ (SPOIL) countryside, or are you looking for a far_______ (FLING) corner of the world?
4. We offer a range of all- _______ (INCLUDE) packages at the most _______ (COMPETE) prices on
the market.

V. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
If you have ever participated in a school sports day, you may have memories _______ (1) of triumph, if you
crossed the line in front of the others, or of the embarrassment of _______ (2) made to run a race you had no
chance of winning. Typically, sports days consist _______ (3) series of races and the children _______ (4)
most of the day standing around with _______ (5) to do except wait for their race. More recently, however,
attempts _______ (6) been made to make sports days more about _______ (7) part than timing. This means
introducing events _______ (8) require problem-solving and teamwork. Stdents who are not sports-minded
are actively involved in setting _______ (9) the events and recording the results. This way everyone
_______ (10) rewarded for their participation. _______ (11) make it fun, primary school children might
get stickers - a proven way of motivating young children. The need to encourage schoolchildren to
participate _______ (12) sport is urgent - there is now _______ (13) time for physical education in the
school curriculum and if sport is not compulsory, students tend to drop _______ (14) of these lessons in
their ear/ teens. Educators hope that promoting the fun side of sport _______ (15) all will benefit everyone
in the long run.